State Sen. Stan Gerzofsky, D-Brunswick, requested the review after he raised concerns about transparency and the operations at the rail authority.

Friday, the Legislature’s Government Oversight Committee voted unanimously for the audit.

Officials with the rail authority said they have always been transparent when it comes to their use of federal funds and will cooperate with the state.

“Anytime you're subjected to one of these audits, you learn things that I think helps us to grow and be the best in the business, and that's what we try to provide with our services,” Patricia Quinn, with the rail authority, said.

The Office of Program Evaluation and Government will perform the audit. It is expected to report back to the committee this legislative session.